Key facts
- Founded 2011 · headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN
- Privately held
- FMCSA broker authority: ACTIVE (MC-761291)
- #43 on the Transport Topics Top 100 (2026)
- Gross revenue: $500M (est.) per Transport Topics 2026
- Primary freight modes: Dry Van, Flatbed
About Circle Logistics
Circle Logistics is a freight broker and 3PL founded in 2011 by Eric Fortmeyer and Chad Buchanan in Fort Wayne, Indiana, ranked #43 on the Transport Topics 2026 Top 100 with an estimated $500 million in gross revenue and $71 million in net revenue. Circle is a hybrid asset and brokerage operation — running 75 power units and 200+ trailers under its own authority alongside its non-asset brokerage business.
Per Transport Topics 2026, Circle moves dry van truckload, flatbed/heavy haul, refrigerated, air/expedited, and LTL. Circle services Dry Van, Flatbed, Reefer, Auto Hauling, Bulk, and Cargo Van shipments per its corporate site, and reports servicing over $700 million in customer freight spend. The company has expanded from Fort Wayne to 8+ branch offices across the US.
For shippers evaluating Circle Logistics, the strongest fit is Midwest manufacturing, automotive, and consumer-goods freight where Circle's asset-backed capacity and Indiana-anchored branch network deliver consistent capacity. The hybrid asset/non-asset model can be an advantage on tight-capacity lanes where pure brokers may struggle to cover loads.
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Load Types Transport Topics Top 100
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Coverage
All 48 contiguous states
Strongest Lanes
Pros & Cons
- Hybrid asset/non-asset model — 75 company power units plus brokered capacity provides backup on tight-capacity lanes
- Top-45 Transport Topics ranking with $500M gross revenue (estimated) and 14.2% net margin (estimated)
- Strong Midwest carrier density from Fort Wayne HQ with 8+ branch offices
- Multi-mode capability including flatbed, reefer, auto hauling, and bulk/cargo van
- Revenue figures are TT-estimated — actual financials not independently disclosed
- Limited cross-border Mexico and Canada capability disclosed
- No instant quoting or API integration
- Reviews not aggregated to a verifiable score
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FAQ
Is Circle Logistics licensed and bonded as a freight broker?
Circle Logistics, Inc. holds active FMCSA broker authority MC-761291 / USDOT 2249750 with a $75,000 BMC-84 surety bond on file. A second authority (Circle Logistics II Inc, USDOT 2478965 / MC 857745) is also registered. Verify at li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of freight does Circle Logistics handle?
Per Transport Topics 2026, Circle moves dry van TL and flatbed/heavy haul as primary, with active reefer, LTL, and air/expedited. Circle's corporate site adds auto hauling, bulk, and cargo van. Hybrid asset/non-asset operation.
How do Circle Logistics' rates compare to other freight brokers?
Circle reported $500M gross / $71M net revenue (estimated, 14.2% margin) for Transport Topics 2026. Hybrid asset/non-asset model provides cost competitiveness on tight-capacity Midwest lanes. Benchmark on ShipperGuide before committing.